Gareth Bale opens up about 'reported' rift with Ronaldo

Gareth Bale has clarified that there is absolutely no rift between him and Ronaldo, after he transferred from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid for a world record fee.

The 24-year-old footie ace said that from the first day he arrived Ronaldo has been a good friend of his, FHM India magazine. Bale asserted that Ronaldo has been giving him advice on and off the pitch and made him feel really welcome.

He said that in his opinion he has shown Spain and Europe how well they e can play together - and there is a lot more to come from the duo.